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MT. SAN JACINTO SP, CA

Status: Open through Fri Dec 31 2010   Season Dates

Description

Most of Mount San Jacinto State Park is wilderness, containing three mountain peaks, higher than 10,000 feet in elevation. The mountain's high point offer spectacular views of nearby desert and mountain ranges. Visitors can ride into the park from the park's west side or ride a tram 2.5 miles up the mountain.

Hikers and backpackers need wilderness permits.

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

Stone Creek and Idyllwild are separate campgrounds. Idyllwild is within walking distance of the town of Idyllwild, and Stone Creek is 6 miles north on Hwy 243.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Comfort Station (Idyllwild)
  • Disabled Access Site
  • Dock, Accessible
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing (nearby)
  • Hiking Trails
  • Iron Ranger
  • Laundry (nearby)
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers (Idyllwild)
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Fishing
  • Laundry

Alerts and Important Information

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

No group camping allowed. Only 8 people, including children, will be allowed per site at any given time. This will be strictly enforced. Failure to comply with park rules may result in eviction from campground.

Group camping is available at Silverwood Lake & Lake Perris in the Inland Empire District.

  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
  • STONE CREEK and IDYLLWILD are separate campgrounds six miles apart.
  • Idyllwild Campground is open and on reservations Year Round.
  • Stone Creek Camping available based on weather (snow) conditions on a first-come-first-served basis. Call (951) 659-2607 for updated information..

Getting There:

Mt. San Jacinto SP
25905 Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Idyllwild CA 92549

Driving directions for Idyllwild Campground: (25905 Hwy 243, Idyllwild CA 92549) From I-10E exit 8th St. in Banning, California, turn right onto 8th St. then left on Lincoln St, then right on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. From I-10W exit Hargrove St, turn left onto Hargrove St, then right on Lincoln St. then left on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. Go South on 243 for approximately 26 miles. Turn right (west) into the campground entrance. The park is accessible via Highway 243 from Idyllwild.

Driving directions for Stone Creek Campground: From I-10E exit 8th St. in Banning, California, turn right onto 8th St. then left on Lincoln St, then right on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. From I-10W exit Hargrove St, turn left onto Hargrove St, then right on Lincoln St. then left on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. Go South on 243 for approximately 20 miles just past the Alandale Fire Station. Go east (left) at Azalea Trails Rd (Stone Creek Campground Road) for 1/4 mile. The park is accessible via Highway 243 from Idyllwild.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (951)659-2607